US Bridges

SR 2013 over Howells Run

Good

Cambria County, Pennsylvania · 2.5 Mi.S.Of Ebensburg · Structure no. 000000000008602

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
408
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2013 over Howells Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 2013 over Howells Run in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 408 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 2013
CrossesHowells Run
Location2.5 Mi.S.Of Ebensburg
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates40.44625, -78.71525
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic408 (2024)
Projected traffic488 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2013 over Howells Run built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2013 over Howells Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 2013 over Howells Run carry?

About 408 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 2013 over Howells Run?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2013 over Howells Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.